Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC)

Company: PSYNERGY PROGRAMS, INC
Location: Salinas
Posted on: January 25, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Therapist I, II, III Why Psynergy Programs? At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more! Psynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals diagnosed with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients. We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team! About You We are growing and seeking therapists (ASW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) to provide supervised outpatient-level clinical services (i.e. assessments, individual, family and group therapy, including equine, case management, crisis intervention, and linkage) to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (ex: schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD) living in an enriched adult residential care facility. To do this work successfully, you will need: Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required. To be registered with the BBS (ASW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - required A commitment to providing the highest levels of service - required. A great attitude - required. Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred. We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications and certifications earn you more $$ so let us know! – preferred. Your Responsibilities Showing commitment to the use of best practice standards, Psynergy Therapists must be able to work with a diverse population of conserved and non-conserved individuals with co-occurring behavioral health and medical diagnoses as well as substance use disorders. Associate Therapists at Psynergy are part of a multidisciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, lead clinicians and rehabilitation counselors who work with California’s most complex and chronic cases. As clinician for a caseload of 25 clients, Psynergy therapists take pride in: Working in collaboration with 26 counties in CA (and counting!) providing specialty mental health services as part of California’s behavioral health system of care Utilizing best practice standards including having a “whatever it takes” attitude and focus. Providing strengths-based services to a diverse population residing in one enriched residential community Conducting assessments upon admission and as needed Developing effective treatment and behavioral plans to achieve personal goals including reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Performing regular risk assessments and safety planning Providing weekly and as-needed therapy to each client and families as needed Providing weekly clinical groups including equine Providing linkage and case management Providing clinical support and modeling to a professional and paraprofessional staff Helping maintain a therapeutic and welcoming outpatient clinic environment. Providing shared on-call support to the residential facility staff and clients Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (Ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, CBT for Psychosis, Motivational Interviewing, etc.) Your Pay and Other Benefits Supervision by licensed and skilled clinicians with experience in the field Flexible scheduling including weekend and evening hours, if desired Fast paced and dynamic learning environment that supports clinical treatment for underserved populations. High quality meal per shift Gym membership Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com 401k with 5% employer match Life Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Still furthering your education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus. Your Trajectory We are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield, and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary, and growing opportunities. At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career, and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us! Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. The pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

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